The GIGABYTE GA-X79-UP4 is an Intel X79 chipset motherboard designed for LGA2011 socket processors, including Intel Core i7 Extreme and Xeon E5 series. This ATX form factor board supports quad-channel DDR3 memory with four DIMM slots accommodating up to 32GB at 1600MHz (OC) frequency. It features advanced power delivery with an 8+2 phase VRM design for stable overclocking performance. The motherboard provides extensive expansion capabilities including 4-way CrossFireX/SLI support through four PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (x16/x16/x8/x8 configuration). Storage options include 2x SATA 6Gb/s ports and 4x SATA 3Gb/s ports with RAID 0/1/5/10 support, plus 2x eSATA 6Gb/s ports on the rear I/O. Networking is handled by dual Gigabit LAN controllers (Intel 82579V + Realtek 8111E), while audio is powered by Realtek ALC898 codec with 7.1-channel HD audio. Rear panel conNECtivity includes 6x USB 3.0 ports (via Etron EJ168 controller), 2x eSATA ports, and legacy PS/2 ports. The board features GIGABYTE's Ultra Durable 4 technology with all-solid capacitors and features like DualBIOS protection, 3x USB power boost, and onboard power/reset buttons for enthusiast users.